3 Questions the Washington Capitals Must Answer Before the Season Begins – The Hockey Writers – Washington Capitals

After acquiring highly-priced wingers Alex Tuch and Jordan Kyrou this offseason, the Washington Capitals made it abundantly clear that missing the playoffs during the remainder of Alex Ovechkin’s NHL career is not an option. It will be head coach Spencer Carbery’s job to take the forward-heavy roster into a postseason contender from the Metropolitan Division….

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Pittsburgh Penguins’ $63 Million Gamble Makes 2026-27 a Bridge Season – The Hockey Writers – Pittsburgh Penguins

The Pittsburgh Penguins entered the offseason with the resources to make a major addition. President of hockey operations and general manager Kyle Dubas explored moving up from the 22nd pick in the 2026 NHL Draft and remained connected to Dallas Stars winger Jason Robertson, but Pittsburgh refused to sacrifice the premium prospects and draft capital…

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Pittsburgh Penguins’ Tommy Novak Extension Carries Real Risk – The Hockey Writers – Pittsburgh Penguins

The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed Tommy Novak to a three-year contract extension, keeping him off the free-agent market next summer. The deal begins in 2027-28 and runs through 2029-30, with a $4.65 million average annual value. Novak will complete the final season of his current contract at $3.5 million this season. The Penguins’ announcement emphasized…

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